Secondary Music Teacher

Dubai Heights Academy

At Dubai Heights Academy, we take pride in fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. Located in the Al Barsha South area of Dubai, we are eager to welcome new talent to our team.

Founded in 2017, our institution offers an inclusive, engaging, and outstanding education to an international student population from FS1 to Year 12 (2025-2026), with aspirations to extend to Year 13 in the near future.

Our modern campus features separate buildings for each educational stage and includes a 380-seat auditorium. Facilities encompass three climate-controlled swimming pools, fully equipped science and computer laboratories, dedicated spaces for art, design technology, music, and drama, a library, two multipurpose sports halls, a full-sized football pitch, various outdoor play zones, and a spacious canteen. Covering 292,000 square feet, our campus is proud to have three buildings designated for different educational phases, and we are thrilled to announce the unveiling of our new secondary building in August 2025, marking our most ambitious project yet.

Dubai Heights Academy adheres to the National Curriculum for England, customized to meet our students' needs while integrating local requirements. Our curriculum is enriched with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education, and Social Studies. Furthermore, we have collaborated with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to develop a distinctive AI (artificial intelligence) project-based program for secondary students, along with an early language initiative utilizing social robots for Primary students, adding depth to our comprehensive curriculum.

Our guiding principle is encapsulated in our school ethos: ‘Every Child, Every Mind, and Everybody matters.’ We believe that every student deserves access to the highest quality education, irrespective of their background or abilities.

Job Overview

Dubai Heights Academy is seeking a dedicated and skilled Secondary Music teacher with exceptional subject knowledge to aid in our mission to enhance student progress and achievement.

We expect all applicants to be highly qualified, self-motivated, adaptable, innovative, and enthusiastic about joining a team committed to academic excellence.

The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• A B.Ed. or a degree accompanied by a PGCE/PGDE or equivalent, indicating strong subject expertise

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with the National Curriculum for England

• Experience teaching English from KS3 to KS5

• The ability to teach an additional subject is advantageous

In return, we provide:

• A positive and innovative learning environment backed by students, staff, parents, and governors

• A collaborative and supportive culture among staff that encourages teamwork and unity

• A Senior Leadership team committed to achieving the best outcomes for both staff and students

• Our Compensation and Benefits package includes (where applicable):

• Competitive tax-free salary

• Accommodation allowance

• Annual flight allowance

• Visa and medical insurance coverage

• Discounted tuition fees for up to two children

• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Interviews will be held at Dubai Heights Academy or via Zoom if an in-person meeting is not possible. The application deadline is as noted, but interviews may occur before this date, so we encourage early applications. Preference will be given to candidates capable of teaching multiple subjects.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful applicants will begin their roles in August 2026 and will be required to participate in a brief induction program.

Safeguarding Statement

Dubai Heights Academy is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees to share this commitment. All new hires will undergo enhanced pre-employment screening, including identity verification, criminal background checks (from your country of origin or residence), qualification verification (attestation), and employment verification to explore any gaps in employment history, alongside at least two satisfactory professional references that will be verified. Applicants may also be required to submit additional relevant personal documents, such as a degree or marriage certificate. A detailed checklist will be provided to successful candidates.